PANews May 16 news, according to the announcement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chairman Paul Atkins delivered the opening speech at the 12th Annual Financial Market Regulation Conference at 8:45 AM (Eastern Time) today. The conference agenda covers four main topics: corporate finance, market microstructure, intermediaries, and asset management, and is co-hosted by the SEC and several academic scholars. The official event website provides a live broadcast, focusing on discussions about financial market transparency, information disclosure reform, and regulatory innovation.